The Trump administration is going after three California “sanctuary” laws passed by the Legislature last year.

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The U.S. vs. the ‘Sanctuary’ State

Atty. Gen. Jeff Sessions will be in Sacramento today to speak with law enforcement officers. His message: "The Department of Justice and the Trump administration are going to fight these unjust, unfair, and unconstitutional policies that are imposed on you.” The administration’s lawsuit seeks to invalidate three California laws that it claims blatantly obstruct federal immigration law. Gov. Jerry Brown calls it a “stunt.” But unlike some other Trump administration legal moves aimed at immigrants, this time California is the one arguably in uncharted legal territory.

Leaving Over Trump’s ‘Loving’ Tariffs

Trump's chief economic advisor, Gary Cohn, has become the latest White House official to announce his resignation. In this instance, it wasn’t over a scandal but rather a policy dispute: the president’s idea to impose steel and aluminum tariffs. Cohn, a Democrat and former Goldman Sachs president, had been among the many Republicans, American businesses and foreign governments urging Trump to drop his protectionist plan. Faced with another departure amid a slew of firings and resignations, Trump again contended that there’s no chaos in his administration, as has been widely reported. “Everybody wants to work in the White House,” he said, before admitting, “I like conflict. I like having two people with different points of view.” As for a possible trade war, Trump said tariffs would be imposed in “a loving, loving way.”

Beware of North Koreans Bearing Gifts

A potentially historic breakthrough, or a smoke screen to secretly develop a nuclear threat to the U.S. mainland? That’s one of the many questions after South Korean officials announced that North Korea has offered to freeze its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs to talk with the United States. Some say sanctions and Trump’s unorthodox approach, including his “fire and fury” threats and “Rocket Man” insults, may have opened the door. But as this timeline shows, progress with North Korea often has been illusory.

-- A federal watchdog says White House counselor Kellyanne Conway violated the federal law prohibiting government officials from using their positions to influence political campaigns. It is up to Trump to decide what, if any, punishment she will receive.

Could These Parents Have Done More?

Friends say Daniel Panico and his wife, Mona Kirk, did the best they could. "We are just minding our own business, trying to raise three children on very little money, not wanting to impose on anybody,” explained Panico, as to why authorities found their three children sleeping in a makeshift structure made of plywood and tin in the Joshua Tree desert. On Tuesday, a judge released the couple on their own recognizance, but the two still face child abuse charges. The case has raised questions about the responsibilities of homeless parents, as well as the duties of law enforcement officials.

‘I’d Rather See a Female Doctor’

In 1970, 7% of gynecologists were women. Today, 59% are — as are 82% of residents training to be OB-GYNs. Many women, doctors and patients alike, say it’s about time in what has long been a field dominated by men. But some male physicians counter that it’s not only unfair but also could have unforeseen consequences.

Bryan Cranston may be best known for playing Walter White on “Breaking Bad” and the dad on “Malcolm in the Middle,” but back in the 1970s, he worked for the Los Angeles Times — assembling papers. Watch this video of Cranston, who was born on this date in 1956 in the San Fernando Valley, describe the process and one of his colorful colleagues.

If you live in Hollywood, do you feel glamorous? OK, probably not. But don’t tell that to the millions of tourists who come looking to mingle with the stars or at least take a selfie with the Hollywood sign. For them, the Walk of Fame, the TMZ Celebrity Tour and even the stands near the Oscars red carpet beckon. As reporter Carolina Miranda found out, “if you're not a celebrity, accessing the Oscars is like going through the world's most glamorous airport security line.”

Rainfall rates could exceed a half-inch per hour, which is enough to cause mudflows and flash flooding.

Rainfall rates could exceed a half-inch per hour, which is enough to cause mudflows and flash flooding.

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Rainfall rates could exceed a half-inch per hour, which is enough to cause mudflows and flash flooding.

Rainfall rates could exceed a half-inch per hour, which is enough to cause mudflows and flash flooding.

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SpaceX has entered into preliminary negotiations with the Port of Los Angeles for a lease.

SpaceX has entered into preliminary negotiations with the Port of Los Angeles for a lease.

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Runners crossed the finish line with excitement at the 33rd Los Angeles Marathon. (Video by Christina House / Los Angeles Times)

Runners crossed the finish line with excitement at the 33rd Los Angeles Marathon. (Video by Christina House / Los Angeles Times)

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Republicans were hoping their success on taxes would be their major issue heading into the midterms. At 61, Haspel is a veteran CIA operative who navigated challenging foreign assignments. Republicans announced Monday that the House Intelligence Committee has not found any evidence of collusion. Police have linked three package bombings that have killed two people in Austin over the last 10 days. Some Democrats don't like the breaks for larger banks. An L.A. Times analysis found lawmakers have voted to ban oversized vehicles from parking overnight on more than 300 street segment. The death of a French bulldog on a United Airlines flight this week has prompted a policy change by the carrier.

Republicans were hoping their success on taxes would be their major issue heading into the midterms. At 61, Haspel is a veteran CIA operative who navigated challenging foreign assignments. Republicans announced Monday that the House Intelligence Committee has not found any evidence of collusion. Police have linked three package bombings that have killed two people in Austin over the last 10 days. Some Democrats don't like the breaks for larger banks. An L.A. Times analysis found lawmakers have voted to ban oversized vehicles from parking overnight on more than 300 street segment. The death of a French bulldog on a United Airlines flight this week has prompted a policy change by the carrier.

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Airlines are required to give passengers the option to get off a flight that is delayed too long on a tarmac.

Airlines are required to give passengers the option to get off a flight that is delayed too long on a tarmac.